"Not as a threat? Then get someone to send them back safely now. Can you send them back to Chatterton Town without any issue?" Neil's voice sounded neutral, but with a unique commanding air.
Neil had been in charge of the military region for decades. Thus, he had witnessed all kinds of incidents. How could he lose his composure just because of such a phone call?
Neil, who was currently speaking from the other end of the phone, was the person who Sheldon wanted to tear into pieces so badly. Neil was the one who destroyed the force that he had built up for years, and hindered him from achieving his ultimate goal.
He hated Neil so much that he wanted to rip off his skin and force him to kneel before him and apologize. However, it was not the right time yet. He still needed more time.
Therefore, no matter how exasperated and hateful Sheldon was, he still remained calm. "Young Master Brown has just arrived in Xanduvia City, and he's very interested in the local customs of the area, so he wants to stay here and understand them thoroughly. Don't worry, Colonel Brown. He lives well here. We won't even touch a single hair on his head," Sheldon assured.
Neil sneered. "What if I don't give you what you want?"
"Colonel Brown, we can't force you either if you're unwilling to comply." Sheldon was still smiling but his smile became gradually more vicious. "Then, I'll have to have Young Master Brown and his friend stay with me for a few more days."
Neil responded, "Since you're okay with that, he can stay with you for as long as you want. It's none of my business."
Snap!
From the other end, Neil hung up decisively, heartlessly.
Holding the phone tightly, Sheldon's exasperation reached its peak. Veins popped out on his temple.
Levi shrugged and addressed Monique, "See? I told you that I'm nothing more than a free gift to my parents, yet you didn't believe me. Now, seeing Neil's attitude towards me, you should finally believe me, right?"
Monique responded, "Colonel Brown is usually a little disappointed in you, but with that being said, you are still his only son. He won't abandon you without a single care."
Levi said, "You're the best. You're the only person who cares about me."
Monique patted his back and comforted him, saying, "Your parents do care about you too."
"Tell me, do you love me?" Levi asked.
Even though they were putting on an act for the enemy, Monique could not help but blush when she heard Levi teasing her so naughtily. "Yes, of course I love you," she answered.
Levi replied, "Honey, I love you too!"
There were many other people in the room but the young couple began flirting with each other as if the others were of no concern. They didn't stop talking until Sheldon coughed discontentedly.
Levi looked back at Sheldon and said, "Mr. Gilbert, now you've seen it with your own eyes. It's not that I don't want to call Neil, it's that Neil won't care whether I'm alive or dead even if I call."
Sheldon did not look as kind as before, but his tone was still polite as he said, "Young Master Brown, you're overthinking it. As the young woman said, you are Colonel Brown's only son. It's impossible for him to not care about you."
Levi suggested, "Mr. Gilbert, why don't you lock me up and torture me now? Or, you can cut off one of my hands or ears and instruct someone to send it to Neil to see if he really cares about me."
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